ITANAGAR, Dec 31: On getting complaints from Every Concern Citizen of East Kameng
District (ECCEKD) regarding mismanagement in issuing PDS items by the FPS Shops in
the district, the District Administration has taken all measures for proper distribution
of PDS items in the district.

Immediately after getting the complaints on the basis of inspection made by the DF&CSO
the District Administration has suspended the distribution of PDS items through FPS
and directed the Whole Sale Nominee of PDS items to issue the PDS items directly
to the public by using old co-operative godown from December, 2013 onwards under
the supervision of Administrative Officer .

It has been also directed to issue the PDS items meant for outpost Centres directly
to the concern Admn. Officer for further distribution directly to the public. Further
a three-member committee has also been constituted to inquire into the allegation
made by the ECCEKD. The District Administration is sincerely taking all efforts
to streamline the public distribution system. But it is regretted that in spite
of prompt action from the DA the ECCEKD is alleging the DA of not taking proper action.
DIPRO

Bandh called off

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: All Arunachal Contractors Welfare Association, Lower Subansiri
district has called off its proposed bandh on January 3 in view of new year and Murung
festival. This was informed by the Association unit in a intimation letter to Lower
Subansiri deputy commissioner today.

AMSU calls off decision

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: All Mishmi Student Union (AMSU) has called off its decision to
protest the visit of the Governor’s scheduled visit to Anjaw district.

The decision was taken after Raj Bhawan made a recommendation to the state government
to properly investigate the incident that happened on the intervening night of September
27-28 at Tezu, AMSU said in a release. Further, Raj Bhawan has also assured to take
up the matter with the state government, the release said.

“However, this particular decision will have no bearing on the union’s earlier decision
to protest the visit of the chief minister to Tezu which is unchanged and unaltered,”
the release added.

Army’ s initiative to promote civil-Army bond

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: In a commendable show of civil- Army solidarity, the Tawang Garrison
organized a get-together of all Gaon Buras of Tawang sub division at Chuje, Upper
Tawang recently.

The gathering was attended by Brig Ashok Singh SM Station Commander Tawang, DC Tawang
Abhishek Dev, Zila Parishad Chairperson Jambey Tsering, ADC Tawang Dr Tariq Thomas,
and a number of other Army and civil administration officers.

On the occasion, Brig. Ashok Singh highlighted the various initiatives undertaken
by the Army for the welfare of the locals including the conduct of Sainik School
training classes and recruitment rally training.

DC Abhishek Dev, ZPC Jambey Tsering and GBs appreciated the Army for the assistance
provided to the local population. The events included a cultural programme by the
Army and local youth.

Earlier, a similar event was organised at Lumpo for the GBs and civil administration
officials of Zimithang and Lumla circles.

East Kameng NES appeals

SEPPA, Dec 31: The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) East Kameng district unit today appealed
the citizens of East Kameng, West Kameng and Assam to give any information about
Dr. Okit Peyang, MO Bana PHC of East Kameng district who is missing from Bana since
December 20. NES unit also requested the district administration and police to put
all efforts to trace out the missing doctor.

NIFCS has regretted that there was a typological error in NIFCS calendar, particularly
in holiday section wherein the Nyishi community of Lower Subansiri and Upper Subansiri
districts, who celebrates Boori Boot Yullo, have been written as Hills Miri within
bracket.

The NIFCS informed that after Constitutional Amendment Act 2008 passed by Indian
Parliament all the Nyishi brethren of five districts of Arunachal Pradesh which were
earlier wrongly called as ‘Dafla’ and ‘Hills Miri’ or by other names by the outsiders
are now simply known as Nyishi which is original and indigenous word.

Clarification

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: Responding to a demand made by AKKDYO for shifting of FCI depot
from Ziro to Koloriang, the Kurung Kumey district authority has clarified that the
godown constructed at Koloring is not FCI godown but PDS godown constructed by state
Govt. for PDS purpose which can also be used by FCI on rent.

Regarding shifting of the FCI depot from Ziro to Koloriang, the district administration
has already written to FCI authority to establish separate FCI base depot for Kurung
Kumey district within the district. At present the base depot of Kurung Kumey and
Lower Subansiri is at Ziro.

The newly established FCI depot lacks infrastructure facilities like weighment machine,
storage and labour problem etc for which the two districts is facing hardship in
drawl of PDS food-grain in every month in stipulated time, the release said.

APL rice allocation to district during the month of Nov/2013 was 2860 qtls including
H/L areas out of which only 1250.07 were lifted and 1609.93 qtls lapsed due to non-available
of stock, it said. Establishment of separate FCI base depot for Kurung Kumey district
will immensely beneficial to people and will help administration for easy control
and perfect distribution of PDS items, the release added.

NewsImpact

Many new projects in the pipeline: Governor

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: Many projects will be completed and lots of new projects are in
the pipeline in the year 2014 in Arunachal Pradesh, said Governor Lt. Gen (Retd)
Nirbhay Sharma while extending warm greetings and good wishes to every citizen of
Arunachal Pradesh on the festive occasion of New Year. He expressed his hope that
the joyous occasion will usher in peace and prosperity in the state.

Looking forward optimistically in the New Year, Governor said while health and education
shall continue to be priority sectors, special focus will be laid on harnessing the
energies of the youth in motivating them towards self-employment as it was done in
a big way in 2013. Tourism, Agriculture and its allied sectors, hydropower and development
in border areas will be sectors of special priorities.

While stating that the New Year festivity brings new hopes and opportunities, Governor
called upon the people to commit towards a happier and healthier society. He urged
upon them to start the year with a clear vision, new strength and renewed commitment
in taking Arunachal Pradesh to new heights of development and prosperity and to pledge
to provide every citizen, the youth in particular, their rights to education, health
care, equal opportunity to excel, to express his or her opinion and the ultimate
freedom from want.

Governor appealed to the people to share the optimism that they will rise above personal
differences and take on the challenges to realize their dreams and give shapes to
their aspirations.

In his New Year message, Governor said that the year 2013 has been a promising phase
in the development history of our Frontier State. The year saw many first ever initiatives,
which include maiden visit of President of India, and address to Legislative Assembly,
Job Mela cum skill Development Rally, Arunachal Film Festival, Meen Mahotsava, and
election for municipality election, North East Expedition to Mount Everest and the
International Tourism Mart held at Tawang. The year also saw inauguration of many
important infrastructure projects and foundation stones laid for several institutions
in different parts of the State, including College of Agriculture at Pasighat and
Model Degree College at Basar. The State has witnessed an increased pace in the implementation
of various projects of PM’s package. Launching of National Food Security Ordinance,
24 days exposition of Buddha’s relics and felicitation of 1962 Martyrs’ families
were some of the other important events of the year.

Governor further said that the successful and peaceful conduct of both the Panchayat
and Municipality Elections is a testimony to the belief of the people of Arunachal
Pradesh in strong democratic traditions of the country.

Highlighting sporting accomplishment, Governor said that winning of medals by Miss
Maselo Mihu, Miss Sorang Yumi, P.Nobin Jomoh, Jimjang Deru and Lalu Taku in the national
and international sports arenas, conquest of Mount Everest by Nima Lama and Tame
Bagang are some of significant achievements of the year.

Emphasizing on team spirit, Cheif Minister Nabam Tuki called upon the people of the
state to be partner of development in the state.

In his new year message, while disclosing his goal for 2014, the CM said that he
would rededicate his heart and soul for the welfare of each district, each community,
each religion, each family and each individual of his state. “The seeds of development
and new initiatives for welfare and well being of all classes of people have been
put in place in the last two years. My goal is to see these being implemented in
the truest sense. This year will be another step forward in creating new opportunities
for all to lead a happy and prosperous life,” the message read.

“My commitment to provide a people friendly government to the citizens will continue
with renewed vigour,” the CM added.

‘Stretcher only way to lift patient in Payum circle’

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: The medieval system of lifting serious patients in stretcher to
hospital is still prevailing in many parts of the state. Many patients of remote
and inaccessible area die before reaching to the nearest health centre due to lack
of transportation facility.

Payum circle under Rumgong assembly constituency in West Siang district is one of
those areas where stretcher is the only way to lift patients to hospital due to non-existence
of road communication, said Tarut Pari, president, AYC Rumgong.

Payum is about 130 km from district headquarters Aalo. It is also one of the remotest
villages in West Siang where the fruit of development is yet to be reached, said
Pari. He demanded the authority concerned to provide an ambulance to Payum PHC at
the earliest so that patients suffering from serious illness can be lifted to other
places for better treatment. He also urged the authority to provide satellite phone
service in the area.

Miscreants open fire on car at Nampong, PR leaders, org condemn attempt on life

TANAGAR, Dec 31: Two unidentified persons opened fire on the car of one Agam Mossang,
in which he was travelling along with his friend, near Nongthey village, Nampong
at around 8.30 pm on December 29.

Police along with Assam Rifles personnel rushed to Nognthey village and took stock
of the situation.

Meanwhile, the Panchayat leaders and public of Jairampur and Nampong strongly condemned
the attempt on life of Mossang by unidentified persons. They appealed to the law
enforcing authorities and district administration to ensure safety and security of
innocent people of the area and also demanded immediate arrest of the culprit involved
in the incident.

Changlang District Redressal Forum (CDRF) highly condemned the incident and urged
the district administration and police department to immediately nab the culprits.
The Forum urged public to fight against such acts and cooperate with the investigating
agency to bring the culprit to book. It also urged the police and Assam Rifle to
intensify patrolling in the area to boost the morale of the villagers.

Drug peddlers nabbed, opium seized in Changlang

CHANGLANG, Dec 31: In a major achievement a team of security personnel led by Changlang
SP Vijay Kumar nabbed two drug peddlers and seized 10.5 kg of opium from Nampong
area of Changlang district yesterday.

The security forces intercepted the peddlers when the big quantity of opium was being
smuggled from Myanmar to Ledo in Assam in a Santro car. Later the police arrested
the drug peddlers identified as Langhang Hamen, 33, residence of Myanmar and another
Miwang Botey, 33, residence of New Khamdu Village under Jairampur police station
and also seized opium along with the car from their possession. A case was registered
under NDPS Act and Foreigner Act against the accused. Police remand of the accused
is being sought for further investigation. Seizure of such a huge quantity of opium
is really a big success for security forces.

It is worth mentioning here that earlier in the month of July last a huge quantity
of opium (approx. 5 KG) was also seized at Namdang check gate which was also smuggled
from Myanmar.

In Changlang district all out efforts are being made by the police department and
District administration to flush out the drug peddlers and prevent this menace of
drug culture and smuggling. Apart from organizing meeting with Gao Burahs, public
leaders, seminars, de-addiction camps, etc, enforcement of law is being ensured in
fullest. In this year a total number of 45 cases were registered under NDPS Act wherein
57 persons were arrested. Also 15 accused were convicted by the courts. DIPRO Changlang

PPA for spl package for least developed tribes

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: A strong, united and progressive Arunachal with peace and communal
harmony all around can only be possible if all the tribes and sub tribes following
different faiths and settled in different pockets of the state are equally developed.

Addressing the State and District Executive members at Party Office Naharlagun, Nikh
Kamin President PPA stated that at present there are more than 75 smaller tribes
and sub tribes who are living in a state of nature with rudimentary life style and
subsistence economy. “The participation of these tribes in Govt jobs, schemes and
the fruits of developments coming in their way are almost negligible. The reasons
for such a lag, according to Kamin, is the absence of any visionary policy by the
ruling Congress meant for upliftment of the weakest of the ethnic group or groups
of the state.

“The unfortunate and the most deprived groups are Nah Tagins of Upper Subansiri,
the Bokars, the Ramos, the Pailibos and the Boris of West Siang District, the Ashings
and the Tangams of Upper Siang, the Idu Mishmis of Upper Dibang Valley, the Akas,
the Mijis, the Sartangs,the Brokpas and the Buguns of West Kameng, the Puroiks of
East Kameng, Kurung Kumey and Papum Pare Districts, the Tangsas, the Lisus and the
Singphos of Changlang District, the Noktes, the Wanchos, and the Tutsas of Tirap,
Changlang and Longding districts, the Meyors, the Yobins, the Mijus and the Digaru
Mishmis of Anjaw and Lohit districts.”

According to Laeta Umbrey, the Congress in its long 38 years of rule had never bothered
to enact any policy meant for uplifting the economic, political and social status
of such groups and as a result they continue to remain in the bottom rung of the
ladder.

According to Tsering Naksang the Party Spokesman, the Human Resource Development
indices of these groups in terms of literacy, health, purchasing power and in Govt
jobs are almost negligible in comparison to few advanced groups.

Agreeing with the findings of the academic and research cell of the party, Laeta
Umbrey the Chief Ministerial Candidate stated that if PPA comes to power in 2014
Parliament and Assembly Elections, a comprehensive Govt policy shall be drawn with
emphasis on providing especial financial package to each of the backward groups initially
for a period of the ten years and shall also contemplate ten years reservation policy
in Govt jobs, educational institutions etc. The financial package shall address the
basic needs of their existence such as food, shelter and clothing and also emphasize
on providing medical needs as well as especial stipends, scholarships etc to the
students of the backward community.

Arunachal witnesses rape incidents, boundary row in 2013

Taba Ajum

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: The 2013 will be remembered with mixed feeling by the people of
Arunachal Pradesh. The year witnessed considerable rise in crime against women across
the state. The most shocking of all is the alleged rape of 14 minor girls by the
hostel warden at a private school in Likabai, West Siang district. The incident was
a wake-up call for the people of state, who have so much faith in private schools
that at times they tend to, ignore cries of their own children. Even the lone university
of state RGU was tainted with charges of sexual related offence. A group of students
lodged complaint against a professor alleging him of sexual assault which had badly
damaged the image of RGU.

The contentious Assam-Arunachal boundary issue continued to remain major newsmaker
throughout the year. The Supreme Court-appointed Local Boundary Commission headed
by retired justice Tarun Chatterjee this year visited disputed boundary areas like
Kimin, Tarasso, Likabali. However in a shocking turn of event just after the visit
of the Commission, the people of Assam with tacit support of their local administration
carried out massive encroachment inside Arunachal territory at Tarasso. This incident
once again soured the relation between people of two neighbouring states.

The Nabam Tuki-led state government came in for some praises for controlling bandh
culture. “The present government must be appreciated for containing the menace of
bandh culture by the so-called social organizations and pressure groups, especially
in capital complex,” said Dr Nani Bath, noted political analyst and HoD of Political
Science department, Rajiv Gandhi University.

This year government of Arunachal Pradesh created lot of job opportunities with massive
number of hiring been done in education sector and Arunachal Pradesh Police. However
the continuing reliance of youth on government sector for job is worrying the social
pundits of state.

In order to address this serious concern, the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh conducted
3-day Job Mela-cum-Skill Development Interview Rally which was conducted by Department
of Industries in collaboration with 28 vocational Training providers (VTPs) in the
month of August at Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar. However opposition parties claimed
that job mela was eye wash and waste of public money. Till today nobody knows whether
job mela was success or failure?

The year 2013 also marked the entry of private universities in the state education
sector. Some of them are Arunachal University of Studies (Namsai), Indira Gandhi
Technological and Medical Science University (Ziro), Venkateshwara Open University
and The Himalayan University (Both in Itanagar) and Apex Professional University
at Pasighat. Sharing his concern over this, Dr Nani Bath says, “A very disturbing
trend in the education sector has been that of the entry of private parties in higher
education. Private universities, controlled tacitly by some corrupt politicians,
will only contribute to quantitative education in the state.”

After a long gap, the year 2013 witnessed dormant opposition political parties taking
active part in raising concern of ordinary citizen. Be it BJP, NCP or PPA all of
them have finally managed to catch imagination of public. This was the year when
for the first time People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) filed an petition seeking disqualification
of four former NCP legislators, who defected to Congress last year, under the anti-defection
law of the Constitution. The case is still awaiting the outcome.

For a state like ours where over-night change of political loyalty has often frustrated
voters in the past, this move by PPA was welcome by every likeminded citizens of
state.

In another history making moment, PPA announced Laeta Umbrey, a popular leader and
sitting MLA, as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the 2014 Assembly elections.
The decision surprised many but political pundits have welcomed this new move.

“In political front, the declaration of CM's candidate by PPA will go a long way
in the political history of Arunachal Pradesh. It has the potential to broaden the
democratic political culture of the people, who otherwise are parochial and establishment-centric,”
says Dr Nani Bath.

This year state capital witnessed major bank robbery case. The back to back robbery
incidents in the month of December sent shockwave among denizens of capital.

As the state readies to welcome New Year, law and order issue, lack of employment
opportunities, nagging Assam-Arunachal boundary issue and rampant corruption are
some of the major issue which have to be addressed properly by state government.

As 2014 will be election year with Lokh Sabha and Assembly election due, the politicians
and political parties will be under intense scrutiny of people of Arunachal Pradesh.

‘Donyi-Polo Day’ celebrated with religious fervor

Correspondent

PASIGHAT, Dec 31: The members of Donyi-Polo Yelam Kebang (DPYK) today celebrated
‘Donyi-Polo Day’ at their concerning Ganggings with religious fervour. Hundreds of
people including the young school children wearing traditional dress gathered at
Siying Gangging at GTC, Pasighat this morning to celebrate day.

The day-long celebration at GTC Gangging started with hoisting of Donyi-polo flag,
Taku Tabat (ceremonial opening), which was followed by congregational prayer, meeting
and cultural programme.

Addressing the occasion the chief councilor of Pasighat Municipal Council Denong
Tamuk said the traditional knowledge of the indigenous tribes is based on experiences
passed on from generation to generation. He urged the people to preserve their own
religious ethos rather than creating a conflict with other religious groups.

Responding a memorandum submitted by the organizers seeking fund for construction
of a ‘Multi-Cultural Hall’, the chief councilor had instructed the councilor concerned
to prepare estimate and to move for State Consolidated Fund. He donated some amounts
to DPYK to conduct their organizational activities.

Chief adviser of DPYK (GTC) Jaru Dai in his address said that Donyi-poloism is concerned
with the ancient practices of the tribal communities and it bears an objective to
unite the tribal groups living in country. He stressed on the need of awareness among
the tribal communities about the improved religious practices.

Earlier, welcoming the participants and invited guest,secretary of DPYK (GTC) Dana
Moyong said the celebration provides opportunity for better understanding of the
traditional believes and to motivate the young group for honest and positive engagement.

State’s education minister Bosiram Siram and union minister Ninong Ering , who have
visited Siying Gangging during the celebration appealed the people to maintain unity
and brotherhood among different groups irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
The duo leader whished the people for a prosperous New Year in 2014, prayed almighty
God for their well beings.

Among others, principal of JN College T Talom, RSS activist hailed from Maharashtra,
Er Himant Kadre along with a host of workers of Arunachal Vikash Parishad, Municipal
Councilors of Pasighat and local media persons were also attended the occasion.

Report of Donyi-polo Day celebration has been poured from Yagrung, Rani, Sille, Mirem,
Ruksin areas of East Siang district.

Donyi-Polo day at Padu

The Donyi Polo day was celebrated with traditional fervour today at Padu village
under Upper Siang. Attending as the chief guest at the celebration, Mariyang-Mopom
Anchal chairperson, Yanggo Tayeng called upon the members of the Donyi Polo Gangging
to peacefully maintain the age old traditional beliefs and aspects. Folk songs and
dances were performed by the Gangging youth marking the occasion.

Gold medalist Bagra retires from Govt service

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: Tape Bagra, an IAS officer, Commissioner Tax & Excise cum Divisional
Commissioner (East) and Joint Secretary to the Cabinet has retired from the service
here today. Bagra’s superannuation came after 36 years long successful inning in
the service. He was given farewell by tribal officers and colleagues and staffs in
a glittering function held at Hotel Ashoka on Monday.

Bagra first joined the Education Department as a Junior Teacher in 1977, thereafter
became a Senior Teacher and later a Lecturer. He then joined the State Civil Service
(APCS-II) as an Extra Assistant Commissioner in 1981 before being inducted into the
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with service seniority of 1992. During his service
tenure he has served the state in different capacities as EAC (Ziro), EAC (Thrizino),
ADST/DDST (Mohanbari), DST (Rowriah- Jorhat), Genl. Manager (State Transport- Naharlagun),
DC (Itanagar), DC (Changlang), Resident Commissioner (AP-Bhawan, N/Delhi), Director
(ATI), RCS (Naharlagun), and Spl. Secretary, State Protocol Officer and Commissioner
to government of AP in various department. He is also a highly awarded officer having
received the state Gold Medal on two occasions.

Recognizing his immense contribution to the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the officers
conveyed their deep sense of appreciation and honoured him on the occasion. They
also wished Bagra similar success in his post retirement life.

RP Anand scholarship for Tilu Linggi

ROING, Dec 31: Tilu Linggi, a resident of Lower Dibang Valley district pursuing his
Master of Laws (LLM) from National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati
has been selected as the recipient of 2014 RP Anand Scholarship.

He was selected from the list of top ten finalists along with Shivika Choudhary from
National Law School of India University, Bangalore. The scholarship is aimed at students
pursuing their post graduate studies in International Law and is valued at Rs 60000.

The RP Anand Scholarship was founded by RP Anand Virtual Centre of International
Law (VCIL). The creation of the RP Anand VCIL is inspired by the life, teachings
and writings of Late Prof. RP Anand.

He was one of the pioneers of Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL),
and is widely recognized and respected as a spokesman of the Third World views on
the subject.

Law students from various law schools like NALSAR university of Law, Hyderabad, Westminst
University, London, Jimma University, Ethiopia, University of Tehran, South Asian
University had applied for this year’s scholarship.

Through the support of the scholarship, Linggi aspires to become an academician and
an expert with an objective of contributing more towards conflict resolution mechanism.
This is because he comes from a place which is prone to conflicts.

Linggi had earlier interned with National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi and
works with the community based organizations Mishmi Scholars Association (MSA) and
Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS).

In love you live without any complaint: Swamiji

Anu Bhawan a New Year gift to Apnes

WAKRO, Dec 31: Swami Sri Sri Anubhavananda Saraswati inaugurated the Anu Bhawan,
an auditorium cum multipurpose hall in an impressive function here on December 25
last . The Bhawan is dedicated to the Apnes by young leaders from Assam, namely,
Vivek Raj Singh, Divya, Vasundhara, Vipul Raj, Damini, Dharini and Dhruv Raj of Laipuli,
(Assam) in memory of their grandparents Late Prabha and Devraj Singh.

Speaking on the occasion Swami Anu said “I am here because I love you all. You must
all discover the joy of love. When you love you don’t complain, Never give up, pursue
your initiatives with determination, Starting and giving up quick is cowardice. We
must never be under the grip of momentary inspiration. We must carry on, work hard
and enjoy the blissful results of consistency.”

The project for the Apnes was recommended by Swamiji during his last visit to Arunachal
in September 2012. Accordingly corporate leaders Deepa Singh, Vandana Singh, Deven
Singh and Virendra Singh initiated and did all that was necessary to construct a
sound and state of the art facility for the Apnes. The saint appreciated the contributors
for the gesture.

Deven Singh lauded both Swamiji for his guidance in education field and also lauded
the Anu Shiksha Seva Trust saying, “all members associated with creating the Anu
Bhawan have great respect and regard for the good work that the ASSET is doing for
the society.”

Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Takuk, Tezu appreciated the good work done by Deepa and
Deven Singh and said auditorium cum multipurpose indoor sports hall will not only
serve as a sporting infrastructure but will remain as a profound contribution in
the development of education in rural Arunachal Pradesh.

Dakto Riba, EAC, Wakro also lauded the corporate leaders for the generous contribution
and also appreciated the construction agencies/team who made this dream come true
in reality.

The Apnes presented cultural program for the saint and the friends from Assam to
mark the occasion.

Meanwhile, Deepa Singh and Vandana Singh inaugurated the Maiyya Shanta Hostel for
girls in the presence of Sri Sri Anu Swamiji, Kenbom Nyodu, EAC and Sub Inspector
Thomas Pertin. Gajanan Sriram Tamhan conveyed the blessings of the saintly mother
Maiyya Shanta of Amravati to the delight of Apnes and all in the ASSET. Maiyya’s
blessings will always be there for all selfless service efforts in Wakro of Arunachal,
he added.

ASSET appreciated Savita Nagananda, Bibha Bhattacharjee, Indraneel Bhattacharjee,
Prakash Khandekar and Nivedita Khandekar for the help and assistance rendered for
the construction of Maiyya Shanta Hostel.

---- Readers Forum ----

Clarification

Dear Editor,

This is in reference to the news item published in your esteemed daily dated 28/12/2013
under the headline “ THE DILEMMA OF APRB” , we would like to clarify as under:-

1. As per the RRBs (Appointment & Promotion of Officers & Employees) Rules, 2010,the
Written Test for the recruitment of personnel in RRB is done centrally through
CWE (RRBs) conducted by IBPS, Mumbai, on the same day twice in a year. There is a
minimum qualifying mark for different categories of candidate and the candidates
who have got the minimum qualifying marks are eligible to apply for interview/ viva
voce.

2. On the basis of advertisement released in the Employment News/ Websites/ Rozgar
Samachar and local dailies by the RRBs as per vacancies available to them, a candidate
who has scored cut-off marks in written examination is eligible to apply to any of
the RRBs Pan India. Final selection is made on the basis of a merit list prepared
by taking the marks obtained in written examination and viva voce. Therefore, the
recruitment in RRB primarily depends on competitive marks obtained in written examination.

3. So far as the reservation of post in different categories is concerned, it is
the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel
& Training), GoI, who stipulates the percentage of reservation for ST, SC and OBC
candidates for all Public Sector Banks and other Financial Institutions.

4. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS), Mumbai is conducting a free
Pre Examination Training (PET) for the benefit of weaker sections of the society,
viz. STs, SCs, OBCs & other minority communities for 6(six) days. In our recent recruitment
drive, there was a free PET for the STs, SCs, OBCs and other minority communities’
candidates conducted by IBPS, Mumbai through APRB. Hundreds (100s) of candidates
have applied for the PET in their application, but, unfortunately, only half a dozen
of candidates have attended the PET. We hope that in the forth coming CWE (RRBs)
all local ST candidates of the state would opt for PET conducted free of cost by
IBPS and take the benefits of training so that more and more local candidates are
absorbed in APRB.

5. Unlike other states, Arunachal Pradesh does not have any good Coaching Institute
particularly for Bank Examinations. That is also one of the reasons why the local
candidates from Arunachal Pradesh fail to compete with the candidates from other
states, where such Coaching Institutes are growing like mushrooms. We also encourage
such institutions in Arunachal Pradesh with experienced faculties so that our local
candidates can take the advantages of the Coaching Institutes and come out with high
scoring weightage of marks to compete with the candidates from other States.

Yours,

Chairman,

Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank.

Release stipend at the earliest

Dear Editor,

Through the column of your esteemed daily, I on behalf of the all under graduate
students of Dera Natung Govt. College (DNGC), Itanagar would like to request Director
of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh to release the stipend
of the students immediately. The delay in disbursing of the stipend has created lots
of problems for students as our hopes and aspirations are associated with the same.
The most of the students from this institution belong to poor family background.
Further, the students from the far-flung areas depend on the stipends to solve any
domestic problems. All these hopes are going to be in vain unless the stipends are
released in due time. As such, I request the competent authority to release the stipend
without further delay in this session.

Yours,

Nabam Neme

DNGC, Itanagar.

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TTMSLFT should be organized in more professional way

The preparations for the 13th Tadar Tang Memorial State Level Football Tournament
(TTMSLFT), 2013-14 scheduled to be held at Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Naharlagun from
January 11 to 20 is going on in full swing. Altogether, 13 teams, including Lower
Subansiri, Kurung Kumey, Tawang, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Upper Subansiri, Lohit,
West Siang, Upper Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, Anjaw and Capital Complex
are participating in the tournament which will be played in league cum knock-out
format.

Tadar Tang Memorial State Level Football Tournament is the most popular state level
sporting events. This tournament provides platform to the budding football stars
to showcase their raw talent. Despite being a popular event, the tournament had its
share of trouble in the past. The disciplinary issue is major cause of concern.
The violent clashes among players and between player-crowd have taken away some sheen
from this superbly executed tournament. However it heartening to know that from this
year onwards, the organizer has decided to introduce dope testing of players as part
of tournament. They have also decided to request AIFF to depute a set of referees,
preferably from Meghalaya or Manipur, for smooth conduct of the state’s top soccer
tournament. Hopefully the coming Tadar Tang Memorial State Level Football Tournament
will be organized professionally, so that soccer lovers can enjoy to the fullest.